Ministerial order exempts cannabis from Alberta Health’s Food Regulation
Minister Shandro issued a Ministerial Order in December 2019, which exempts cannabis production facilities in Alberta from Alberta Health’s Food Regulation.
The Ministerial Order exempts cannabis from the Food Regulation to avoid unnecessary overlap with existing pieces of federal and provincial legislation. The production of cannabis edibles, including the food safety requirements, is covered through federal legislation, while retail aspects are covered through Alberta’s Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act.
To view the Ministerial Order, click here.
For enquiries, please contact:
Warren Noga
Policy Advisor
warren@RMAlberta.com
Tasha Blumenthal
Director of External Relations & Advocacy
tasha@RMAlberta.com